The First Black Southern Congress Representatives Since Reconstruction Are Elected
Andrew Young (L)
Barbara Jordan (R)
On this date in 1972, Barbara Jordan and Andrew Young became the first Blacks from the American South elected to Congress since Reconstruction.
Jordan represented Houston, TX, and Young represented Atlanta, GA.
My Career Advice (Public Policy, and Activism), Dr. Cathy Cohen
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Dr. Cathy Cohen is an author, educator, and actvist. In this segment, she shares some insight and advice to anyone interested in a career in public policy or politics
The sale began-young girls were there,
Defenseless in their wretchedness,
Whose stifled sobs of deep despair
Revealed their anguish and distress.
And Mothers stood with streaming eyes,
And saw their dearest children... THE SLAVE AUCTION by Frances E. W. Harper.
